Smart beta: Bridging the active/passive gap

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While the investment community has not stopped arguing the age-old active versus passive conundrum, we believe there is a simple solution to bridge the gap. Smart beta exchange traded funds... Read more continue reading

BlackRock iShares to launch the lowest-cost U.S. Treasury ETF in the Australian market

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BlackRock Australia has announced its intent to launch the iShares U.S. Treasury Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF (IUSG). Priced at 15bps, which is 25% cheaper than the nearest competing ETF in Australia,... Read more continue reading

Fixed Income ETF inflows outpace equities as rising interest rates improve yield prospects

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Fixed income ETFs attracted the most cash flow of any asset class in the first half of 2023, according to data recently released by the ASX and Vanguard. Australian bond... Read more continue reading

State Street expands State Street Alpha℠ with new front-to-back ETF capabilities

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State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) has announced that its Alpha front-to-back asset servicing platform for institutional investment and wealth managers, now supports the entire ETF (exchange traded funds) lifecycle with... Read more continue reading

Investors search for diversification and yield in bond ETFs: Q1 2023 ETF trends

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Challenging market and economic conditions dampened ETF cash flows in Q1 2023, but industry AUM continues to grow year on year, according to data recently released by the ASX and... Read more continue reading

Fixed interest resurgence fuels inflows, innovation

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There was a 24.5% per cent increase in fixed interest ETF buy trades in the half year to end December 2022, according to data from the country’s leading wholesale trading... Read more continue reading

Global X Launch Australia’s first S&P/ASX 200 Covered Call ETF

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Global X ETFs (Global X) has launched a trio of covered call funds in Australia aiming to enhance investors’ income potential, including Australia’s first S&P/ASX 200 passive covered call ETF.... Read more continue reading

The ETF success story

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The ETFs juggernaut shows no signs of abating, as the quantum of funds, inflows and product innovation continues to boom. This article, proudly sponsored by Russell Investments, explores the intricacies... Read more continue reading

Global X launches global carbon ETF with lowest fees in market

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The Global X Global Carbon ETF (Synthetic) (ASX: GCO2) is launching today – bringing Australian investors the lowest-cost fund of its kind, alongside an opportunity to support net-zero efforts closer... Read more continue reading

Ethics and listed securities

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Australian investors poured in $23 billion into ETFs over the past year, the highest yearly flow on record[1]. Despite volatile markets, new listings of thematic and active ETFs have continued.... Read more continue reading